I’ve begun to find some very basic information on Giantess figures from Norse and Celtic Mythology.
The Giantess’s in the Norse stories seem to be portrayed as beautiful and courageous such as Grid who saved the life of Thor, or Gerd, who is described as having naked arms that illuminated air and sea. They are also characterised as extremely powerful. Hyrrokin, who rides a giant wolf with vipers for reins, has the strength to push ships and even shake the earth. Hyrrokin however is not beautiful like the others. Her name translates to ‘fire-smoked’ and is suggested to link to her dark shriveled appearance. She is also found listed as a troll woman. Other Norse Giantess’ are connected with winter, mountains, and brides. One Giantess ‘Thokk’ is portrayed (1st image above) in a 17th C Icelandic manuscript.
Ive been having trouble finding much information on the celtic representations apart from one Giantess ‘Bebinn’ meaning Moon, who is a musical woman, considered loving and beautiful and seemed to resemble a tall, fair Viking. However I did come across an amazing illustrator Howard David Johnson who creates photorealistic colour pencil illustrations of celtic myths (2nd image above).
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